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Michigan Single Vehicle Accidents

February 27, 2016
Michigan Single Vehicle Accidents The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute provides that there were 876 fatal crashes in the State of Michigan in 2013, resulting in 947 deaths.  Of those, 510 involved single-vehicle accidents[1].  The driver in a single-vehicle accident […]
Posted In: Car Accidents

Surgical Mistakes & Wrong-Site Surgery

December 7, 2015
Surgical Mistakes & Wrong-Site Surgery No doctor can guarantee a perfect surgery. But when you agree to an operation, you should be able to trust that every member of your medical team will perform their jobs accurately and ethically. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. […]
Posted In: Medical Malpractice

Defective Airbags Can Cause Serious Accidents and Injuries

December 3, 2015
Defective Airbags Can Cause Serious Accidents and Injuries Motor vehicles come with airbags in an attempt to prevent as many injuries as possible in the event of a collision. Airbags and similar safety features have saved many motorists from being ejected from a vehicle, from sustaining serious head […]
Posted In: Car Accidents

Is The Rear Driver Always At Fault In a Rear-End Collision?

December 1, 2015
Is The Rear Driver Always At Fault In a Rear-End Collision? A rear-end collision occurs whenever a car crashes into the back of a vehicle in front of it. Many have heard the age-old adage which states that the driver of the rear vehicle is always at fault in a rear-end […]
Posted In: Car Accidents

Improper Administration of Medication & Drugs

November 29, 2015
Improper Administration of Medication & Drugs Drugs are used during in many infant deliveries in the United States. According to the American Pregnancy Association, over half of U.S. mothers choose to take some form of pain relief during labor. Doctors may also administer drugs to induce […]
Posted In: Medical Malpractice

What Happens If My Accident Was Caused By An Uninsured Driver?

November 24, 2015
What Happens If My Accident Was Caused By An Uninsured Driver? Being in an automobile accident can be very stressful for any motorist. Learning that the other driver involved in the accident was at fault but did not have insurance adds even more unnecessary stress, as there is additional concern regarding […]
Posted In: Car Accidents

Drugs and Alcohol Lead to Commercial Truck Accidents

August 31, 2015
Drugs and Alcohol Lead to Commercial Truck Accidents Deciding to drive after using drugs or drinking too much alcohol is dangerous for anyone. Driving under the influence of substances becomes significantly more dangerous, however, if the vehicle being driven is a large commercial semi-truck. These trucks are ten […]
Posted In: Truck Accidents

Can I Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits?

August 26, 2015
Can I Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits? If you have suffered a long-term or permanent disability and are no longer able to work, applying for and obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits1 can be imperative to financial stability and being able to cover your bills. Once you […]

Common Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

August 12, 2015
Common Medication Errors in Nursing Homes As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.4 million individuals1 in the United States reside in nursing homes or similar long-term care facilities. Because many of these nursing home residents are elderly and may have multiple […]
Posted In: Drug Injury

Potentially Dangerous Side Effects of Januvia

July 7, 2015
Potentially Dangerous Side Effects of Januvia According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 29 million1 or more individuals in the United States have diabetes. To help control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, doctors may prescribe medications that involve incretin therapy.2 The most popular […]
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What Types of Injuries are Commonly Caused by Dog Bites?

July 2, 2015
What Types of Injuries are Commonly Caused by Dog Bites? According to WebMD,¹ approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. It’s hard to go a full day in any U.S. city without seeing several dogs — in cars, at parks, being walked, or even roaming off-leash. As a […]
Posted In: Dog Bites

FAQs about the Workers’ Comp Process

June 18, 2015
FAQs about the Workers’ Comp Process The process of applying for and receiving workers’ compensation can be a confusing one. The following are some brief answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the Michigan workers’ comp program through the LARA Workers’ Compensation Agency.1 When […]

Types of Birth Injuries

May 8, 2014
Types of Birth Injuries During pregnancy, labor, and immediately after birth, babies are vulnerable to serious injuries during even routine procedures. These injuries can range in severity from bruises and cuts to broken bones and even brain damage. It’s up to the doctors, nurses, […]
Posted In: Medical Malpractice

Michigan Ranks High Among States with Worst Nursing Home Records

August 23, 2013
Michigan Ranks High Among States with Worst Nursing Home Records August 23, 2013 An average of 30 percent of all nursing home residents will be the victims of abuse or neglect within the next year. The Michigan Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers with Michigan Injury Lawyers point out that the numbers […]
Posted In: Personal Injury